Going Beyond Borders:
Exploring the world from Brighton, to Brisbane, to Bali and anywhere in between
Welcome to my travel blog
With my first holiday at one year’s old to Jamaica, to my most recent trip to Singapore, I have been fortunate enough to travel far and wide in the last 22 years. In summer 2019 I returned from a year abroad studying at The University of Queensland. From a young age, Australia was at the top of my list of places to visit and so having the opportunity to live in Brisbane for a year was beyond a dream come true. As an English Literature and Media student with a love for writing and for travel, I decided to combine the two into this blog. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy writing it.
Kate
New Year in Edinburgh
It’s no secret that us Brits like a party but with New Year’s arguably the night of the year, how does anyone decide how to spend it? With such high expectations, New Year’s and the days either side can often fall short. New Year’s brings with it the sentimental glance back on the year just…
The Interrailing Series: An Overview
In July 2016, having just finished my A-Levels (UK higher education exams) I did what many 18-year olds do when at last able to let off steam from the relentless assessments and stress of A-Levels; I went on my first non-family holiday. As a college-leaver in the UK, most 17/18-year olds looking to make the…
Singapore on a budget
Singapore on a budget – two nights in Singapore It is almost a year ago since my stopover in Singapore, so I thought it was an apt time to write my first post about this beautiful city. Singapore is a sovereign-island city-state that looks as though it belongs to a future age. Resembling something from…
Getting to know Australia’s Northern Territory
Darwin is the capital city of Australia’s Northern Territory. The Northern Territory or Top End has a tropical climate meaning it only really has wet and dry seasons. Visiting in mid-November however, we experienced something in between the two and were welcomed by Darwin’s monsoon as soon as we stepped off the plane. Darwin is…
Brisbane’s Best Views
Brisbane is bursting with life and this is reflected in its busy skyline. The city centre is divided by the Brisbane river which separates the bustling central business district, home to Queen Street Mall and Brisbane City Hall from South Bank, the city’s cultural quarter and street beach host. Brisbane is often considered a young…
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